Handprint Christmas Tree – Christmas craft for kids or a DIY ornament

This handmade Christmas tree craft will make a wonderful ornament for your tree and a keepsake that you will cherish for years to come. Why not do one every year and see how the hands change over the years? Oh so precious.

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What we love most about this easy craft is that it’s so versatile! Use a bit of yarn and hang it on a tree as a decoration, make a dozen and make a garland… And why hang them? It will also look amazing on a DIY Christmas card!

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How to make a Christmas tree with a handprint

What do you need:

• green paper (cardboard)
• yellow or gold paper star
• huge craft stick
• Buttons, jewels or paper
• scissors
• pencil
• the glue
• Brown colour
• Hanging wire and clear tape or washi tape

Begin by painting the giant staff brown paint. Set aside to allow the paint to dry.

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While you wait for the paint to dry it’s time to make the tree. Trace the outline of your hand (fingers wide apart) with a pencil.

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Cut along the contour of the head.

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If the paint is already dry, apply glue to the tip of the stick. If it’s not dry, skip this step and go straight to decorating the mini Christmas tree.

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Glue the outline of the hand onto the craft stick.

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Decorate the tree! Glue a glittery star to the top of the tree.

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Make little balls out of buttons or gems (or any other useful mini-ball-like material).

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If you want to turn this handprint Christmas tree craft into an ornament, flip it over and tie a hanging string to the back (top) of the craft stick.

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Complete!

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Your handprint Christmas tree decorations can be displayed on your Christmas tree or as gifts for family and friends (we know grandparents will love it).

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